Oyster shell program

George Gongora/Caller-Times Adam Ersepke left; Clinton Witherell right; with the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi oyster recycling program load two containers filled with oyster shells from the Water Street restaurant.

George Gongora/Caller-Times Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students Adam Ersepke, left; Clinton Witherell, right, work securing two containers filled with oyster shells on their trailer to be taken to a area in the Port of Corpus Christi for storage and drying. After several months, the oysters are free of bacteria and can safely be put back into the bay.

George Gongora/Caller-Times Adam Ersepke, left; Clinton Witherell, right; dump two containers filled with oyster shells in a area near the Ship Channel at the Port of Corpus Christi.